N36720PIPER PA-32RT-300T 1990-09-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-32RT-300T S/N: 36720

Summary

On September 10, 1990, a Piper PA-32RT-300T (N36720) was involved in an accident near Addison, TX. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND OBJECTS (FENCE AND UTILITY POLES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA177. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36720.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 10, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA177
Location
ADDISON, TX
Event ID
20001212X24266
Coordinates
32.960166, -96.829521
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND OBJECTS (FENCE AND UTILITY POLES) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
36720
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-32RT-300T P32T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE
Address
299 S MAIN ST FL 12
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-2263
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW90FA177